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Premji Foundation offers ₹1,000cr to fight coronavirus

The Times of India 02 Apr 2020

Billionaire Premji is one of the biggest philanthropists in the country and has already committed $21 billion to his philanthropic activities, making his endowment the biggest in Asia and one of the largest in the world ... Tech major Cognizant will contribute an initial $10 million to support communities around the world....

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Norway’s wealth fund to liquidate assets due to Covid-19 impact

Business Line 01 Apr 2020

The world’s biggest wealth fund, Norway’s $950 sovereign wealth fund is preparing to liquidate its asset to cover government expenses amid the coronavirus crisis in a historic move, Bloomberg reported on Monday ... The fund’s returns have been eroded in 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic has trashed equities, Bloomberg had reported....

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Business Executives Offer Large Donations to Fight Covid-19

Barrons 01 Apr 2020

Some of the biggest names in the world of business have donated to fund research, pay for personal protective equipment for hospitals, and help victims suffering during the Covid-19 crisis ... Some of the biggest names in the world of business have donated to fund research, pay for ......

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Will the coronavirus kill the oil industry and help save the climate?

Yahoo Daily News 01 Apr 2020

Colin Melvin, at Arkadiko Partners, a consultancy advising some of the world’s biggest investment management and pension funds, said that after the crisis he expects investment to flow increasingly towards companies perceived to offer wider social benefits....

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Coronavirus could lead to the highest unemployment levels since the Great Depression

Vox 01 Apr 2020

. Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images ... The reality is much grimmer ... Sign up for the Future Perfect newsletter and we’ll send you a roundup of ideas and solutions for tackling the world’s biggest challenges — and how to get better at doing good. Future Perfect is funded in part by individual contributions, grants, and sponsorships ... ....

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American Airlines to seek $12bn in state aid

Suryaa 31 Mar 2020

American Airlines, the world's biggest by passenger numbers, said it hoped to be back to flying a full schedule by then. "These funds are being distributed to ensure continuation of essential airline service and protect jobs. We intend to apply for these funds and are confident ......

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Dubai promises state support, new funding for Emirates airline

Daily Star Lebanon 31 Mar 2020

Dubai will inject funding into state-owned Emirates, one of the world's biggest long-haul carriers, the crown prince said Tuesday, as the government joined others in offering financial aid to airlines ... ....

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‘Something Needs to Fill That Void.’ As Stadiums Go Quiet, Esports Are Having a Moment

Time Magazine 31 Mar 2020

But they’re also watching the world’s best gamers take one another on, too ... The biggest, most well-funded competitions, like Activision-Blizzard’s Overwatch League, are held in-person in massive arenas like Madison Square Garden, often before sellout crowds....

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Social distancing won’t just save lives. It might be better for the economy in the ...

Vox 31 Mar 2020

The researchers acknowledge that their biggest limitation is the non-randomness of policy adoption by cities ... Sign up for the Future Perfect newsletter and we’ll send you a roundup of ideas and solutions for tackling the world’s biggest challenges — and how to get better at doing good....

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Our environmental practices make pandemics like the coronavirus more likely

Vox 31 Mar 2020

“They come roost in the trees in your backyard.” . Universal Images Group via Getty ... Sign up for the Future Perfect newsletter and we’ll send you a roundup of ideas and solutions for tackling the world’s biggest challenges — and how to get better at doing good. Future Perfect is funded in part by individual contributions, grants, and sponsorships ... ....

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COVID-19: The world's biggest wealth fund in Norway reaps an ethical bonus

Gulf News 30 Mar 2020

Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's biggest with assets of about $945 billion, has seen its returns eroded this year as the Covid-19 pandemic trashes equities ... Norges Bank Investment Management's equity portfolio was down about 23% through Wednesday, the fund said last week....

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Wuhan hedge funds show traders in lockdown can still make money

MENA FN 30 Mar 2020

(MENAFN - Gulf Times) As some of the world's biggest hedge fund stars watch returns evaporate, managers in Hubei, the original epicenter of the corona... ....

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U.S. dollar rallies as global easing policies give short-term reprieve

Canada Dot Com 30 Mar 2020

follow-through easing around the world is providing a temporary dollar rebound.” ... Over the past two weeks, the dollar first posted its biggest weekly rise since the 2008 financial. crisis as investors and companies rushed into the world’s most liquid currency, then saw its biggest....